The New York Giants want to give Daniel Jones every opportunity to succeed in 2024. Jones has not lived up to the four-year contract extension he signed a few years ago. He could be playing for another team in 2025 if he does not give New York's brass a reason to keep him around. Thankfully, his healthy is trending in the right direction before Giants training camp.
Daniel Jones spoke with the media today and gave some encouraging updates on his knee. Jones said that he knee feels “really good” per Dan Salomone of Giants.com on Twitter/X. He is reportedly feeling “sharper” and “cleaner” in his cuts.
“I expect to be ready to go first day of training camp,” Jones added.
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending ACL tear in his right knee in a Week 9 game against the Raiders last year. Health is starting to become a significant concern for Jones, particularly in his right leg. He has suffered two hamstring injuries and three ankle injuries throughout his career, all on his right leg.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll is no doubt thrilled that Jones is on track with his recovery. Daboll said that Daniel Jones is “right where he needs to be” in his progression. However, he added that Jones will not participate in team drills this week at Giants minicamp.
The Giants will have to make do with Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito, and Nathan Rourke at QB at minicamp this week.
Drew Lock has been a popular figure for the Giants so far in the offseason program. He was recently asked by reporters if he was the most popular QB on the team.
“I wouldn’t say that,” Lock answered, per NJ.com. “I would say I appreciate the people that respect my game and know what I can do, but you’re the backup, and you’re here to help Daniel.”
Giants looking for another Daniel Jones weapon after Darren Waller's retirement
It was no secret that tight end Darren Waller was seriously considering retirement this offseason. New York received confirmation on Sunday that Waller intends to retire from the NFL.
Waller only played one season for Big Blue after being traded from from the Las Vegas Raiders. He finished the 2023 season with 52 catches for 552 receiving yards and one TD.
With Darren Waller out of the picture, New York will need to find another weapon to replace him.
The Giants now have Daniel Bellinger and rookie Theo Johnson as their top tight ends. Both of these players are solid, but they don't offer the same veteran experience and schematic versatility that Waller had.
New York could decide to add a veteran player to add competition and possibly replace Waller's production. Someone like Jimmy Graham could play the same role Waller did and is a proven commodity in the NFL, even at the age of 37.
They could also add a playmaker at a different position, likely wide receiver, to funnel those vacated targets. Michael Thomas and Hunter Renfrow are two players who the Giants could consider kicking the tires on.
Finally, it's also possible that the Giants simply get creative with their play calling and increase the workload on their best players. First-round rookie Malik Nabers is the most likely candidate to benefit from Waller's retirement.
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